Next on my list of endless issues with this 1996 A4 2.8 12V AFC are the airbag codes.
Considering the sheer quantity, am I dealing with a bad module? Do they have a tendency to fail? If the likeliness is high, would it be advised to get a used module and hope it fixes it?

Even so 3 of the 4 codes say intermittent, they are ALWAYS there (at least 10 time codes erased, battery disconnected, etc.); they consistently come back.

Where to start with the troubleshooting?


Address 15: Airbags Labels: 8A0-959-655.lbl
Part No: 8A0 959 655 D
Component: Airbag V AUDI D00
Coding: 00127
Shop #: WSC 06334
VCID: 3469E80D2EBD

4 Faults Found:
65535 - Internal Control Module Memory Error
00-10 - - - Intermittent
00532 - Supply Voltage B+
07-10 - Signal too Low - Intermittent
00588 - Airbag Igniter; Driver Side (N95)
32-10 - Resistance too High - Intermittent
01025 - Trigger for On Board Diagnostic Lamp; Malfunction
31-10 - Open or Short to Ground - Intermittent

 

For trial/error (could be module or elements itself), I decided to buy a used module (alternative, if I knew the module is bad, have my module fixed for $50 on ebay). Worst case (if not the module), I can sell again.

Installed module yesterday. All airbag codes gone.

Hope it stays that way.

 

If they do come back, it is probably the connector underneath your seat. Search this forum and you'll find pics and DIYs....

 

Sofar, no airbag codes returning. On our 1.8T, we were struggling for a long time with airbag codes. Loosened up the under seat connector, no good. Cleaning, etc. no help either. Finally, a few weeks ago, did the 'cut the darn thing out' on passenger side, and that code is gone now. Next week, will cut the driver side under seat connector out as well; good chance it will get rid of that last code as well.

Bought this piece (thought it is the lamented 'clock spring' but not sure. Any idea what it is?

 

that's an audi 'airbag' clockspring for an older 80 or 90 I believe....hope you got a good deal, they are spendy new...you could probably resell it, however, you need to find someone who needs it... ;-)